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« Previous EntriesThe dangers of tweaking line-ups
For the past few years, it has been known by a majority that Sir Alex Ferguson rarely keeps the same starting 11 in consecutive games. We can’t complain much as it has done nothing but keep the entire squad happy, fresh, and match fit, who usually deliver us the joy of glory come May. But…
WWYD: Your team, your tactics for our pivotal home match against Manchester City
And the key fixtures keep on coming. Fresh off our impressive showing in Europe, which ensured Chelsea’s advancement to the first knockout round of the Champions League, comes a home date with Manchester City. While we have been on an upward trajectory in recent weeks, this match represents a true litmus test for the club. [...]
Oh Dear Mike Dean
Having watched Arsenal struggle at times in midweek against Borussia Dortmund, I was not only relieved, but mighty happy to see them dig out the win. They stuck to their task and pulled through. Hardly spectacular, but despite being worked … Cont…
Possession, pass success or shots? Which most influences Arsenal’s league position?
Follow us on Twitter @UntoldArsenal Possession, pass success or shots? By Alek Pan Almost everyone knows that Arsenal is very successful in the areas of possession, pass success and shots on target, but which component is more influential…
What would you do? Your team, your tactics v. Liverpool
Mighty big match at the Bridge on Sunday. Could be described by some as a must-win. Others, like me, reckon it’s only half a must-win. Yeah, I don’t know what that means, either.
What I do know is that our tactical approach of late has been heavily flawed, and thus criticized by any and all [...]
Everyone’s Talking Tactics- So I Guess We Should Too
As for a Genk recap, friends, I’m not doing it. Jack’s not doing. Jamie’s not doing it. Your loyal scribes simply refuse to put words on that performance. Dire, would be as far as I’d go in terms of a description. Beyond that, I’ve got nothing else to say about the match itself. But, I [...]
Attack the best form of defence
After FC Porto’s 1-0 Europa League triumph against Braga last May, many would be forgiven for believing Andre Villas–Boas’s managerial success was based on defensive solidity upon his appointment as the new manager of Chelsea.
Reliance on van Persie, Park life and Arshavin in the hole
In the last couple of days I’ve done a few pieces for other sites, so I thought I might as well do a quick round-up of them here. PRE-MATCH: Arsenal’s reliance on nine-and-a-half van Persie a potential problem – for … Continue r…
Shoot like Lampard
Chelsea’s Mr Consistency shares his three-phase drill to improve finishing under pressure PHASE ONE RECEIVE, RELEASE “Position yourself on the edge of the box. Have two feeders on the byline, in line with where the perimeter of the six-yard box …
Do we need for a defensive coach, or not?
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Lampards Top Five Tips
Frank’s top five tips on scoring as a midfielder Get in the mind of a goalscorer “Work like a striker, think like a striker and train like a striker. After the team training session, practise shooting some more.” Timing is key “The key elemen…
Subigya: Arsenal need to change a couple of basic tactics
As much as I hate to say this, Arsenal are nowhere near a club aspiring to challenge for honors in the premier league much of this due to our formation and some of it down to our manager who is not willing to change things despite the same frailties in…
Akhil: Why is Arsenal so predictable ?
Yes,it is a harsh reality, Arsenal are one of those sides in the Premier League whose starting line-up can be guessed by anyone who follows football. We all know how Wenger lines up his team when he has a full squad to pick from. Even if we have injuri…
Akhil: Why is Arsenal so predictable ?
Yes,it is a harsh reality, Arsenal are one of those sides in the Premier League whose starting line-up can be guessed by anyone who follows football. We all know how Wenger lines up his team when he has a full squad to pick from. Even if we have injuri…
Pick Your Team: Valencia v Chelsea
As is rapidly becoming a tradition around these parts, we open up the debate early in the week for everyone to chime in on their preferred formation, tactics, and player preferences heading into Wednesday’s difficult fixture against Valencia. More after the jump:
A moment of contemplation
I doubt you need a primer on what this is all [...]
Paul: Is it time Arsenal convert to 4-4-2 ??
We started last night’s game with a 4-4-2 formation and looked very fluid. Also, we seemed to be pressing more higher up the pitch which is something I think we should do in every game. So with that in mind I was thinking that maybe it is time we…
Rivan’s Analysis (3) – Arsenal’s crazy wage structure, and even crazier tactics!
Wage Structure by Rivan Next is our wage structure. It came to my understanding that Arsenal’s wage bill is somewhere around 120million per annum, only behind Man City, Man United and Chelsea. I agreed that those 3 clubs are in a completely different…
What would you do? Your team, your tactics v. Fulham
Chelsea begin play in the Carling Cup on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge.
It’s round three, and we open with a West London derby against Fulham. Second-rate competition against second-rate competition, eh? Not so much.
Will not play
It would make sense for Andre Villas-Boas to make this competition a priority, similar to the way another Portugese [...]
Consistency – A Veiled Warning
Four games in and six points, those six points a stark contrast to the six points lost against the league’s probable one and two. A confidence reborn following the win at always tricky Wolves where, despite reports to the contrary, we did …
JJ: Sort your tactics out, Wenger!
One might argue that after yesterday’s defeat that we were unlucky (yet again). In my opinion, the more you practice, the luckier you get. I believe there are definite problems in the way we play the game. Tactically we have failed miserably and this…
On AVB, Tactics, and United
Since his much-heralded arrival this summer, plenty has been made of Andre Villas-Boas’ tactical genius. Is he, as many would argue, a tactical maestro? Or as others would argue, an impostor that’s yet to face any true challenges in his fledgling career? To get to the root of this, and as part of the inevitable [...]
Aidan Gibson, Talking Tactics: Udinese review, Liverpool preview
Sadly, last weekend’s match against Newcastle didn’t go at all like I expected. Instead of having a go at a somewhat weakened Arsenal, Newcastle stuck to the proven formula of how to frustrate Arsenal, by sitting deep and narrow, and making Arsenal use the wide areas. Arsenal, however, still could’ve won the match if their … Read more
Aidan Gibson: Newcastle vs Arsenal preview
With all of the Cesc Fabregas transfer drama, Arsenal’s opening match tomorrow against Newcastle is flying under the radar, especially when the media just want to ask Arsene Wenger about Fabregas and Samir Nasri. With both unavailable, (Nasri is “sick”, Fabregas not “match fit”), and no replacements having come in yet, it will be a … Read more
Olugbenga: The 5 regrets about Arsenal, without which we were champions!!
As we conclude our Preparatory games and headed towards the beginning of a new season there are a few things that are clear which i believe even a retard watching Arsenal FC from afar can see. 1. Its either the team have a collective psychological problem or something always goes wrong (or missing altogether) in [...]
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